By 2015 there were 85,626 prisoners and only 23,746 prison officers
33,962
84,725
75
60
45
30
15
0
90
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Operational prison service staff
Financial year
Thousands
Prison population
Annual average
By 2015 there were 85,626 prisoners and only 23,746 prison officers
33,962
84,725
75
60
45
30
15
0
90
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Operational prison service staff
Financial year
Thousands
Prison population
Annual average